Willam Jackson


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  • Willam Jackson was born in Cumberland, England on March 9th, 1759.
  • Willam Jackson died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 17th, 1828.
  • Willam Jackson was burried at the Christ Church Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Willam Jackson's occupation was a military officer, a merchant, a lawyer, a secretary, a cilvil servant, and an editor.
  • Willam Jackson served with distinction during the Recolutionary War as a major in George Washington's general staff, and later served as George Washington's personal secretary during his first term as president.
  • Willam Jackson had the honor of reading the constitution alout to the United States Congress assembled in New York City, just days after the signing on December 20th, 1787.
  • Willam Jackson did not sign the Constitution of the United States of America.

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